What are the stories and legends of the West Lake?

1. White Niangzi descended to the world: According to legend, the White Niangzi came to the West Lake to save Xu Xian who accidentally fell into the water. He became an immortal in Zhenjue Temple in the West Lake and later married Xu Xian.

2. Mooncherry in the lonely mountain: According to legend, when a monk was practicing in the lonely mountain, he dreamed that a dragon lady was floating on the spring. He found the spring water according to the instructions in his dream, and later discovered Santan and Mei Feng, which are the famous scenic spots of the West Lake.

3. Moganshan is called Yuntai: There is a place called Yuntai on Moganshan, which is said to be the place where Zhu Yuanzhang stayed during his inspection in history.

4. Qiantang River Tide: During the Southern Song Dynasty, the writer Su Shi wrote a poem "Qiantang River Tide" when he visited the West Lake, and the connection between Qiantang River Tide and the West Lake came into being.

5. A Dream of Red Mansions Stone: There is a big stone named "Dream of Red Mansions Stone" in the West Lake, which is said to be related to the Dream of Red Mansions.

6. Yang Jiajiang Temple: According to legend, Yang Ye, a famous ancient general, made outstanding contributions to the country here, and later built the Yang Jiajiang Temple as a memorial.

7. Yue Fei and Miao Ning: According to legend, Yue Fei and Miao Ning fought side by side on the edge of the West Lake. In order to commemorate this event, Yue Fei Temple was later built.

8. Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival: According to legend, this picture depicts the scene of Tomb-Sweeping Day, the capital city at that time, including the West Lake and the architecture in the Southern Song Dynasty.